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Comedy Collection (page 3)

From timeless classics to uproarious slapstick, it has always been a universal language that brings joy and laughter to audiences

Background imageComedy Collection: UK quad artwork for Up Pompeii (1971)

UK quad artwork for Up Pompeii (1971)

Background imageComedy Collection: Carry On Jack

Carry On Jack
Charles Hawtrey and Kenneth Williams in Carry On Jack

Background imageComedy Collection: Niels Bohr, caricature

Niels Bohr, caricature
Niels Bohr (1885-1962). Caricature of the Danish physicist Niels Henrik David Bohr, blowing orbiting electrons out of his pipe. Bohr won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922

Background imageComedy Collection: I m Alright Jack

I m Alright Jack
Peter Sellers in I m Alright Jack

Background imageComedy Collection: A production still image from I m All Right Jack (1959)

A production still image from I m All Right Jack (1959)
Bruce Wightman (first left), John Comer (second left) Cardew Robinson (third left) and Tony Comer (first right)shop stewards with Peter Sellers (centre) as Fred Kite

Background imageComedy Collection: A scene from the Ladykillers (1955)

A scene from the Ladykillers (1955)
shot at the Gasholders near Kings Cross Station, in London

Background imageComedy Collection: Billy Liar

Billy Liar
Tom Courtenay, Leonard Rossiter in a production shot from Billy Liar

Background imageComedy Collection: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO, 1942. Bud Abbott (left) and Lou Costello in the film Rio Rita, 1942

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO, 1942. Bud Abbott (left) and Lou Costello in the film Rio Rita, 1942

Background imageComedy Collection: Actors on stage in the days of Shakespeare

Actors on stage in the days of Shakespeare
Theatrical performance in the days of Shakespeare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageComedy Collection: Charlie Chaplin in Modern Times (1936)

Charlie Chaplin in Modern Times (1936)

Background imageComedy Collection: Chico Marx and Harpo Marx in Sam Woods A Day at the Races (1937)

Chico Marx and Harpo Marx in Sam Woods A Day at the Races (1937)
Chico Marx and Harpo Marx in A Day at the Races (1937)

Background imageComedy Collection: Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

Background imageComedy Collection: Comedian Billy Connolly in Glasgow, Scotland. 3rd April 1975

Comedian Billy Connolly in Glasgow, Scotland. 3rd April 1975

Background imageComedy Collection: Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Photo-call, BBC Rehearsal Room, 8th July 1974

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Photo-call, BBC Rehearsal Room, 8th July 1974

Background imageComedy Collection: Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, . Morecambe & Wise, Britains top comedians

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, . Morecambe & Wise, Britains top comedians
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, .Morecambe & Wise, Britains top comedians, were the guests of honour at a luncheon to mark the publication of their autobiography Eric and Ernie. 25/09/1973

Background imageComedy Collection: Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, have been awarded the Joint Showbiz Award by the Variety

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, have been awarded the Joint Showbiz Award by the Variety Cub of Great Britain, enjoy a quick celebratory drink before going on stage at the Palace Theatre, Manchester

Background imageComedy Collection: That Riviera Touch, filming at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 30th November 1965

That Riviera Touch, filming at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 30th November 1965. Starring, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise

Background imageComedy Collection: WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt

WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt
WW2 - A playbill for a production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde produced by N.A.A.F.I (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes)

Background imageComedy Collection: Punch and Judy Man (The) (1963)

Punch and Judy Man (The) (1963)
A laughing Tony Hancock and Sylvia Syms in a scene from The Punch and Judy Man directed in 1963 by Jeremy Summers

Background imageComedy Collection: MAN UP (2015) poster

MAN UP (2015) poster
UK Quad artwork featuring Simon Pegg and Lake Bell, a romantic comedy written by Tess Morris and directed by Ben Palmer

Background imageComedy Collection: Kind Hearts and Coronets

Kind Hearts and Coronets
UK quad for the 2009 re-release of the classic Ealing Comedy

Background imageComedy Collection: Charles Hawtrey in a scene from Carry On Cowboy

Charles Hawtrey in a scene from Carry On Cowboy

Background imageComedy Collection: Sid James as The Rumpo Kid in Carry On Cowboy

Sid James as The Rumpo Kid in Carry On Cowboy
Sid James as The Rumpo Kid in a production still from Carry On Cowboy

Background imageComedy Collection: A production still image from Carry On Jack (1963)

A production still image from Carry On Jack (1963)
Charles Hawtrey as Walter Sweetly, Kenneth Williams as Captain Fearless and Bernard Cribbins as Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker in a scene from Carry On Jack

Background imageComedy Collection: James Clerk Maxwell, caricature

James Clerk Maxwell, caricature
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879). Caricature of the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science

Background imageComedy Collection: Cervantess Don Quixote in his library

Cervantess Don Quixote in his library, 1863 French edition. Don Quixote reading books on chivalry in his library before setting out on his quest

Background imageComedy Collection: Gordon Jackson and Morland Graham

Gordon Jackson and Morland Graham
in an emblematic shot taken for Whisky Galore in 1949

Background imageComedy Collection: Whisky Galore

Whisky Galore

Background imageComedy Collection: Billy Liar

Billy Liar
Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie in a production shot for Billy Liar

Background imageComedy Collection: A production still image from Carry On Cleo (1964)

A production still image from Carry On Cleo (1964)
Kenneth Connor as Hengist Pod, Kenneth Williams as Julius Caesar and Jim Dale as Horsa in Gerald Thomas Carry On Cleo produced by Peter Rogers

Background imageComedy Collection: Carry On Cleo

Carry On Cleo
Alternative poster artwork for the release of Peter Rogers production

Background imageComedy Collection: UK quad poster for Carry On Cleo (1965)

UK quad poster for Carry On Cleo (1965)
This poster was designed by Ray Youngs to replace an earlier version that incurred the wrath of 20th Century Fox

Background imageComedy Collection: Billy Liar

Billy Liar
Gwendolyn Watts in a production shot from Billy Liar

Background imageComedy Collection: The Rules of Life by H. M. Bateman

The Rules of Life by H. M. Bateman
A baby in a highchair is presented with a long list of rules for life by a queue of influential people including his nurse, his parents, teacher, police officer, judge and vicar. Date: 1930

Background imageComedy Collection: Little Tich

Little Tich
LITTLE TICH (Harry Relph) Music hall entertainer (1867 - 1928), posed in his famous 28" boots called slapshoes, for his Big Boot dance. Date: c.1905

Background imageComedy Collection: Socrates, caricature

Socrates, caricature
Socrates. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (c.470-399 BC). Socrates is credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Background imageComedy Collection: CHAPLIN: THE KID, 1920. Poster for Charlie Chaplin in The Kid

CHAPLIN: THE KID, 1920. Poster for Charlie Chaplin in The Kid

Background imageComedy Collection: James Doughty, oldest clown in England

James Doughty, oldest clown in England
James Doughty of Brighton, at the time of this photograph the oldest clown in England, about to celebrate his 94th birthday. Seen here in costume with two of his performing dogs

Background imageComedy Collection: Dante & Virgil on Ice

Dante & Virgil on Ice
Virgil is Dantes guide on a tour of Inferno; they come across some evildoers punished by being placed up to their necks in ice

Background imageComedy Collection: Buster Keaton in The Frozen North (1922)

Buster Keaton in The Frozen North (1922)

Background imageComedy Collection: Harpo Marx in Sam Woods A Night at the Opera (1935)

Harpo Marx in Sam Woods A Night at the Opera (1935)
Harpo Marx in A Night at the Opera (1935)

Background imageComedy Collection: Charon / Styx / Dante / Virgil

Charon / Styx / Dante / Virgil
Charon ferries Dante and Virgil across the Styx, the river which separates this world of ours from the infernal regions

Background imageComedy Collection: Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds

Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds
5917334 Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds, 9th November 1843 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Background imageComedy Collection: Lenny Henry, comedian, having some fun at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. June 1978

Lenny Henry, comedian, having some fun at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. June 1978. Sir Lenworth George Henry, CBE (born 29 August 1958), known as Lenny Henry, is a British stand-up comedian, actor

Background imageComedy Collection: Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Photo-call in Courtyard of BBC Television Centre, London

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Photo-call in Courtyard of BBC Television Centre, London, 19th May 1969. They started rehearsals this week for their new tv series which will air in August

Background imageComedy Collection: Andre Previn, Guest Stars on the Morecambe & Wise Show, 7th December 1971

Andre Previn, Guest Stars on the Morecambe & Wise Show, 7th December 1971. The show aires Christmas Day. Pictured during rehearsals with Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise

Background imageComedy Collection: Spike Milligan March 1963 with Harry Seacombe and Peter Sellers rehersing for

Spike Milligan March 1963 with Harry Seacombe and Peter Sellers rehersing for the Goons radio show for the BBC

Background imageComedy Collection: Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte

Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte
Retro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s




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From timeless classics to uproarious slapstick, it has always been a universal language that brings joy and laughter to audiences. 🎭✨ The UK quad poster for The Ladykillers (1955) showcases the perfect blend of wit and mischief, as a group of eccentric criminals find themselves in hilarious situations. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's comedic genius shines through in James W Hornes Beau Hunks (1931), leaving us in stitches with their impeccable timing and physical comedy. Restless Natives (1985) UK release one sheet poster promises an adventure filled with side-splitting moments as two Scottish friends embark on a comical journey of rebellion against society. GILBERT & SULLIVAN's 1878 production of H. M. S. Pinafore captivated audiences with its witty lyrics and humorous storyline, proving that even musicals can be infused with comedic brilliance. Laurel and Hardy, the iconic duo known for their hilarious antics, never fail to entertain. Whether it's James Parrotts Night Owls (1930) or any other film they starred in, their chemistry is unmatched. Carry On Screaming (1966), a quintessential British comedy-horror film from the Carry On series, delivers laughs aplenty while spoofing classic horror tropes. Billy Liar takes us on a whimsical journey through the imagination of its titular character, offering plenty of chuckles along the way. The re-issue poster for The LadyKillers reminds us why this darkly funny crime caper remains an all-time favorite among fans worldwide – brilliant performances combined with clever dialogue make it an unforgettable experience. In Leave Them Laughing (1928), LAUREL AND HARDY prove once again why they are legends of silent cinema by effortlessly tickling our funny bones alongside a befuddled police officer.